Women's Golf

SCU's Balbina Guajardo In Position to Win 2012 Anteater Invitational

Mar 26, 2012

DOVE CANYON, Calif. - Santa Clara University junior Balbina Guajardo out-played the entire field in the second round of the 2012 Anteater Invitational Monday at Dove Canyon Country Club. Guajardo shot a 2-under par 69 and is just one shot off the lead heading into Tuesday's final round.

Guajardo's performance in round two came after an opening-round 77. On Tuesday, she will have a chance to win her second event this season. The junior transfer from Houston Baptist, who is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, won Cal Poly's 2011 Lamkin Grip Cal Poly Invitational at Cypress Ridge Golf Course in November.

"I don't think (Balbina) was real happy with her first round," said Santa Clara head coach Krystal Kelly. "She began round two challenging a tough par 3, having to carry a hazard. She birdied that hole and went on to have a great round, really taking advantage of her ball striking ability. Tee to green she is very good and when she makes putts she can go low. I am very proud of her."

As a team, Santa Clara rests in 12th place among the 15-team field. The players will begin the tournament's final 18 holes Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

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